The wireless market is set to explode into several new directions – all of which create interesting opportunities for business growth, employee efficiency and rich consumer experiences.

1. Mobile data traffic explosion will hamper 3G networks – Should create data pricing overhaul
2. Mobile ecosystem (begin to) go green
3. Mobile cloud solutions
4. New category of Smartbooks crop up
5. Apps stores are all the rage
6. Mobile social networking integrate with more applications plus m-commerce
7. NFC phones appear (Near Field Communications – A peer-to-peer based network for music & photo sharing)
8. At least 10 LTE networks to be launched into service (1st LTE is running in Stockholm & Sweden; image above is an LTE phone)
   
9. Smart phones make the change to provide greater augmented reality abilities
10. Holiday Kindle sales push the next wave of handheld connected consumer devices

Juniper Research provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector, providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary. juniper research released their list of top ten trends on December 15. Read more

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